Intersect Youth & Family Services

Intersect offers a wide variety of programs to clients and their families at no cost. The Intersect multidisciplinary team represents a wide variety of experiences, education and therapeutic interventions. Services are delivered in accordance to the standards of Child and Youth Mental Health.

Intersect is primarily funded by the Ministry for Children and Family Development. We are a federally registered non-profit society and are administered according to legislation of the provincial government. Intersect is a United Way member agency and also receives annual grants from local and provincial charities and organizations. Intersect is also a member of the Federation for Families and Children.

Intersect is governed by a Board of Directors. Each member serves a three year term and volunteers from the community, who has a variety of experience and expertise

The mission of Intersect Youth & Family Services is to develop, coordinate and deliver a comprehensive range of services to youth, children and families in Northern British Columbia.

Child & Youth Mental Health

At Intersect Youth and Family Services, our counsellors and specialized team provide a number of services to help the children and youth with mental health in Prince George and surrounding areas.

Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health

Infant and Early Childhood services  (IEC), offered to children from 0 – 5 years of age, focus on the social, emotional, and behavioral development of children within their family relationships.

Family, Teen Mediation

We are proudly helping families with youth 12-18 years of age, increase mutual understanding, improve communication, improve self-management in conflicts, improve family problem-solving skills, and so much more.

New Directions – Youth Justice

New Directions is a counselling and support program is offered to youth in conflict with the law and at risk of committing further offenses. Referrals are made through Prince George Youth Probation

Sexual Abuse & Intervention

Providing a range of assessments, treatments and/or support services to children and youth who have been sexually abused, and to children under the age of 12 with sexual behavior problems.

Switch Snowboarding Program

This program supports many youth who would not otherwise have the opportunity to learn to snowboard, and fosters positive relationships between local youth and social service providers.

Values

Meeting the Need: We will develop innovative and accessible program offering timely, responsive services. We will provide an individualized, versatile and efficient response to client needs relying on an integrated, professional services base. We will provide leadership in the development of cooperative and supportive relationships with other service organizations.

Modeling the Way: We will develop comprehensive standards with respect to program development, personnel management and service provision. We will be seen as a model for the collaborative development of children’s mental health services.

Building on Partnership: We will be a strong, unifying force in the community, recognized for our unique achievements and excellence in service. We will enjoy a positive, collaborative relationship with government and be indispensable because of service value. We will facilitate the successful development of programs in cooperation with the Aboriginal community. We will serve as an educational resource to the region.

Sustaining our Development: We will create a learning organization that is constantly improving and open to change. We will build an inventive, exciting work environment, which promotes individual growth and development. We will value our staff, promoting fairness and respect in a supportive and caring environment.